Copyright

Copyright protects original works of authorship including literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works, such as photographs, computer software, manuscripts, architecture and songs. Our copyright attorneys have experience in all major areas of copyright protection and practice, including traditional print, music, art, digital content, and computer programs.

Butzel Long has extensive experience advising multinational and domestic companies on cross-border and foreign intellectual property issues. Our client are active in a myriad of industries, and we have immediate cost-efficient access to legal information and resources throughout the world.

Asserted copyright infringement claims on behalf of the owners of copyrights associated with computer code

Defended music company in copyright action

Defended surviving members of 1960's rock band in trademark and copyright infringement action against Plaintiff's heirs who sought a preliminary injunction to prevent clients from continuing to use the trademarks and copyrights relating to the band.

Represented a technology consulting company in negotiations and contemplated litigation against its former client regarding breach of the parties' non-disclosure agreement and related copyright infringement and theft of trade secrets claims.

Defended collegiate licensing entity in a copright lawsuit

Obtained summary judgment (and affirmance in the Court of Appeals) of copyright and trademark claims against national recording artist

Defended music company in copyright action

Defended movie studio in copyright action

Enforced publisher's copyrights against infringer

Represented a corporation in copyright litigation transferred to religious court